Doug Gruber, Auditor/Treasurer, provided an update on the
tax forfeiture process. There were approximately 125 parcels when the process
started, with most parcels having their first year of delinquency in 1990-1992.
Notices were sent to the property owners and the Sheriff's Office served
papers that the property would be proceeding to tax forfeiture. The owners
were given 60-90 days to pay. These properties are located within townships
and the time has not expired for them to enter into tax forfeiture. Gruber
referenced a listing of delinquent taxes which have been collected since
the process started, totaling approximately $259,000. In response to a question
by Russek, Gruber said that if another party does pay the taxes it does
not give them a right to the property. In some states, this action would
allow for the individual to place a lien against the property. Gruber projected
that another tax forfeiture sale would be held in the Spring.

Gruber referenced a draft resolution which would request
approval from the DNR to sell 28 tax forfeit parcels. These parcels are
located within cities in Wright County. The minimum bid price has not been
established. Gruber will meet with the Assessor and two Commissioners on
this. In order to move forward, the County needs to obtain DNR approval
and a minimum bid price is not required for this step. After the resolution
is adopted, the owner cannot pay the delinquent taxes. There are avenues
for repurchase under certain circumstances. Mattson moved to adopt Resolution
#02-65, seconded by Eichelberg, carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.

Gruber said County Ditch #36 drains north from Rice Lake
in Clearwater Township. Jude and Gruber viewed the area (160th Street going
north off of CR #75 between the Hasty Truck Stop and Clearwater). A problem
was found with blockage in a culvert under the Township road. Jude requested
that Gruber petition this onto the Agenda to inform the Board of the situation.
Jude asked that the Board not take any action as it appears the Township
may be resolving the problem.

On a motion by Mattson, second by Sawatzke, all voted to
approve a liquor license for the Rasset Bar & Grill.

On a motion by Eichelberg, second by Mattson, all voted
to approve the claims as listed in the abstract, subject to audit.

Gary Torfin, Jail Administrator, requested approval of
signatures on a long-distance contract for the Jail inmate phones. When
Qwest upgraded the inmate phone system, the long-distance contract was overlooked.
The contract would allow AT&T to pay 38% commission to the County on
qualifying phones. Sawatzke moved to authorize signatures, seconded by Eichelberg,
carried 4-0.

Jim Moy brought forth discussion on the Stone Arch Culvert
and 12-Mile Creek. Moy distributed copies of the watershed and said 13 lakes
drain through the Waverly Lakes. All of this water comes through the Stone
Arch Bridge. Moy has been working with the SWCD monitoring 12-Mile Creek
for assistance with cleanup of the river. During the week of August 3rd,
they received 3.5 inches of rain which raised the lake water level 5 inches.
He was concerned with the potential of a wet Spring. Moy said he had not
checked with the SWCD as to whether another culvert could be placed along
side the bridge. He did contact the State Historical Society and the Wright
County Historical Society and both indicated that the Bridge was not a historic
site. It was the consensus that this opinion should be obtained in writing.
Discussion followed on installation of a culvert next to the bridge or removal
of the bridge and installation of a box culvert. Mattson is awaiting response
from BWSR on whether they will work with the Army Corp of Engineers on installation
of another culvert. It was the consensus that this issue should be laid
over until a response has been received back from BWSR. Russek will contact
the SWCD to determine whether an additional culvert or a larger culvert
can be installed. Sawatzke said that before discussion evolves on replacement,
it will need to be determined what impact there would be on downstream property
owners. Mattson said that is why he wanted the Corp of Engineer's involvement.
Funding will be another issue.

Eichelberg moved to designate the Commissioners, Wayne
Fingalson, Doug Gruber and Richard Norman as the AMC Voting Delegates for
the AMC Annual Conference. The motion was seconded by Sawatzke and carried
4-0.

On a motion by Mattson, second by Eichelberg, roll call
vote carried 4-0 to adopt Resolution #02-66 approving the Resolution of
Final Acceptance and authorizing final payment ($15,756.40) to Macey Construction
Co. for Contract No. 0202 (Aggregate Stockpiling).

On a motion by Eichelberg, second by Sawatzke, all voted
to add to the 11-13-02 Technology Committee Agenda the request for two telephones
as requested by the Surveyor.